Village of Fox River Grove

What Village of Fox River Grove does

Village of Fox River Grove is a non-home rule municipal government organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of Illinois, founded in 1919 and serving residents and businesses within the village's jurisdictional boundaries. The Village delivers essential municipal services through a lean operating structure of approximately 29 employees (21 full-time, 8 part-time) distributed across two locations: Village Hall at 305 Illinois Street and the Public Works Facility at 1229 Lincoln Avenue. Core service lines include building permits and inspections, police protection (including red light photo enforcement), public works (streets, parks, water supply, wastewater collection), garbage/recycling collection contracted through LRS, parks and recreation across more than 100 acres of public open space, water and sewer utility billing, and Metra commuter parking and MCRide transportation services.

The Village's technology stack is built on standard municipal SaaS platforms: BSA Online and Paydici for bi-monthly online utility bill payment, eGovlink for service requests, and the official website foxrivergrove.org as the primary information hub. There is no proprietary platform, no developer-facing API, and no mobile app. Revenue is generated through a diversified municipal revenue model including property tax, sales tax, income tax, utility taxes, building permit fees, motor fuel tax, water/sewer usage-based billing, commuter parking fees, and miscellaneous fines. Strategic priorities over 2021-2026 have centered on downtown revitalization, anchored by the Block B redevelopment (land acquisition in 2021; developer selection in February 2025; rezoning/special use approved May 5, 2026) and the Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods (110-unit townhouse development approved September 2022). Concurrently, the Village has actively reduced revenue friction for residents by eliminating basic building permit fees (February 2026) and implementing tax and fee reductions (September and October 2025) to offset the non-home rule sales tax. Governance is provided by Village President Marc McLaughlin, six Trustees, a Planning & Zoning Commission chaired by Dan Celske, and a Police Pension Board. The Village is debt-free per the Illinois Comptroller's Office and has earned the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for six consecutive years.

Name

Village of Fox River Grove

Legal name

Village of Fox River Grove

Website

https://foxrivergrove.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Village of Fox River Grove is a non-home rule municipal government in Illinois providing essential services — water/sewer, police, public works, building permits, parks/recreation, and garbage/recycling — to village residents and businesses, governed by an elected Village President and six Trustees and operating debt-free with GFOA financial reporting recognition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Building permits and inspections
• Public works and parks
• Police and public safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Fox River Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. General Fund Revenue: Major revenues include sales tax, income tax, property tax, building permit fees, miscellaneous fines, and utility taxes
2. Water and Sewer Billing: Bi-monthly utility billing for water and sewer services based on consumption
3. Commuter Parking: Revenue from daily fees charged at Metra commuter parking lots
4. Building Permits: Fees collected for building permits, inspections, and construction-related approvals
5. Motor Fuel Tax: State motor fuel tax funds based on population for right-of-way maintenance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Village of Fox River Grove is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to its residents and businesses. Its core offerings include building permits and inspections, police protection, public works (streets, parks, water, sewer, stormwater, snow/ice control), bi-monthly water and sewer utility billing, garbage/recycling/yardwaste collection through contractor LRS, parks and recreation across 100+ acres, Metra commuter parking, MCRide transportation, FOIA records services, and various over-the-counter permits. The Village also drives economic development through downtown redevelopment programs (Block B, Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods) and the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.

Product overview

The Village of Fox River Grove provides municipal government services to residents through a combination of direct services and contracted partnerships. The core service portfolio includes building permits and inspection, police protection, public works (streets, parks, water/sewer), garbage/recycling collection, and parks and recreation. Additional services include utility billing for water and sewer, Metra commuter parking, MCRide transportation, tree planting programs, and various permit services (over-the-counter permits, amplified sound permits, overweight vehicle permits). The village is pursuing downtown redevelopment including Block B mixed-use development and manages the Redwood apartment development project. Services are delivered through the village website, Village Hall (305 Illinois Street), and Public Works Facility (1229 Lincoln Avenue), with online payment integration through BSA Online and Paydici platforms, and service requests via eGovlink.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Permits and Inspection Services Building plan review, permits, and inspections enforcing building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance, and zoning regulations for construction, rehabilitation, and land usage within the Village.
• Police Protection Services Law enforcement services including patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, crime prevention programs, and red light photo enforcement at the Route 22 and Route 14 intersection.
• Public Works Services Maintenance of public facilities including streets, parks, storm drains, trees, vehicles, parking lots, water supply, wastewater collection, and treatment services; also includes snow and ice control and stormwater management.
• Garbage, Recycling, and Yardwaste Collection Weekly refuse and recycling collection services plus seasonal yardwaste collection for single-family residential households, duplexes, and multi-family properties up to 6 dwelling units; contracted through LRS.
• Water and Sewer Utility Billing Bi-monthly water and sewer billing based on meter readings, with online payment, auto-pay, mail-in, and in-person payment options; combined, water-only, and sewer-only rate tiers.
• Parks and Recreation Management of over 100 acres of public parks and open space including Picnic Grove Park, Lions Park, Foxmoor Park, Hunters Farm Park, and various recreational facilities, with recreation activities coordinated through the Fox River Grove Rec Council.
• Metra Commuter Parking Commuter parking lot services for Metra train station users, with daily-fee parking generating revenue for the Village.
• Tree Planting Program Program allowing residents to request tree planting in public right-of-ways; the program was supplemented by the Village in 2025.
• Over-the-Counter Permits Same-day permit issuance for minor work including deck replacement, driveway replacement, electric service upgrade, furnace/AC replacement, re-roof, sewer/water line repair, sidewalk/patio replacement, siding, temporary signs, and water heater replacement.
• MCRide Transportation Resident transportation service, providing a demand-response or dial-a-ride option for Fox River Grove residents.
• FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Services Public records request processing, providing access to Village records including minutes, ordinances, resolutions, Building Department files, and Police Department records.
• Downtown Redevelopment Program Village-led revitalization initiative for the downtown area including the Block B redevelopment project with Harlem Irving Companies, Hamilton Partners, and Zeller; Grayhill site acquisition; and 401 Algonquin Road site remediation efforts, expected to include approximately 97 apartments and 6,000-7,000 sq ft commercial space.

Quantifiable outcome

• GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting - 6th consecutive year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Services)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLRS provides weekly refuse and recycling collection services and seasonal yardwaste collection to single-family residential households, duplexes, and multi-family properties. Contact: 844-633-3577.
• Harlem Irving CompaniesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected in February 2025 as one of three development companies (along with Hamilton Partners and Zeller) to work on Block B downtown redevelopment project. Project includes approximately 97 apartments and 6,000-7,000 sq ft commercial space.
• Hamilton PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected in February 2025 as one of three development companies (along with Harlem Irving Companies and Zeller) to work on Block B downtown redevelopment project.
• ZellermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected in February 2025 as one of three development companies (along with Harlem Irving Companies and Hamilton Partners) to work on Block B downtown redevelopment project.
• Cary Grove Area Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVillage is a member of the Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce for business networking and economic development support.
• McHenry County EDCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVillage partners with McHenry County Economic Development Corporation for business resources and economic development initiatives.
• American Public Works AssociationminorOthersProfessional association membership for public works best practices and professional development.
• American Water Works AssociationminorOthersProfessional association membership for water utility operations and standards.
• Illinois Municipal LeagueminorOthersStatewide municipal league membership for advocacy and resources.
• Metropolitan Mayors CaucusminorOthersMembership in regional mayors caucus for intergovernmental collaboration.
• Chicago Metropolitan Agency for PlanningminorOthersRegional planning partnership for coordinated development initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Village of Oakwood Hills, Illinois: Small adjacent McHenry County village providing the same Illinois municipal service menu to a comparable residential population.
• Village of Lake Barrington, Illinois: Immediately adjacent Lake County village with a similar small-government footprint delivering police, public works, building, and parks services to a comparable residential base.
• Village of Island Lake, Illinois: Small Lake/McHenry County village of comparable population offering the same core municipal services (utilities, public safety, building, public works) under the same Illinois municipal framework.
• Village of Wauconda, Illinois: Nearby Lake County village operating an equivalent municipal service stack — water/sewer utilities, police, public works, permits, parks — with a comparable suburban residential customer base.
• Village of Algonquin, Illinois: Larger but neighboring Illinois municipality operating the same municipal service portfolio (utilities, public works, police, permitting, parks, TIF-driven downtown redevelopment) under similar non-home rule constraints.
• Village of Prairie Grove, Illinois: Neighboring McHenry County village of similar scale providing municipal services including public works, building/zoning, and police coverage under comparable Illinois municipal law.
• Village of Barrington, Illinois: Comparable Lake/Cook County suburb operating police, public works, water/sewer, building/zoning, parks, and downtown redevelopment programs under similar institutional constraints.
• City of Crystal Lake, Illinois: Nearby McHenry County municipality operating the full municipal service stack including water/sewer utilities, police, public works, permitting, and TIF-driven downtown redevelopment at a larger but functionally identical scale.
• Village of Lake Zurich, Illinois: Larger Lake County suburb delivering an analogous municipal service portfolio — water/sewer utilities, police, public works, parks, permits, and downtown redevelopment — useful as a scaled-up comparator.
• Village of Cary, Illinois: Adjacent McHenry County village of comparable population scale that shares the Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and provides the same core municipal services — water, sewer, police, public works, building permits, and parks — making it the closest functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FoxRiverGrove
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoxRiverGrove
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-fox-river-grove

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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